United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 790 (116th)
Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019
Introduced
25 January 2019
Last action
31 January 2019 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate.
Sponsors
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 This bill increases by 2.6% the rates of basic pay for most federal civilian employees for 2019. It bars a pay increase for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees.
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Timeline
25 January 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Source: IntroReferral
25 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 January 2019
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 87 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 790 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides for suspension authority through the legislative day of February 8, 2019.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 216 (Roll no. 63).
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 259 - 161 (Roll no. 64).
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 259 - 161 (Roll no. 64).
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Passed
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H1304)
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 790.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 790 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 790 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides for suspension authority through the legislative day of February 8, 2019.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. (text: CR H1314)
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 87 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Mr. Connolly moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 87. (consideration: CR H1295-1306)
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Passed
Rule H. Res. 87 passed House.
Source: Floor
31 January 2019
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
30 January 2019 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 259 · No 161 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]No
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Aye
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Aye
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Aye
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
30 January 2019 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source
Yes 206 · No 216 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Nay
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Nay
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Received in Senate · 31 January 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 30 January 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 25 January 2019 · Download file
Documents
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Received in Senate · EN · 31 January 2019
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summary · EN · 30 January 2019
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Sponsors
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- · hsgo00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Federal Employees Compensation Act
- related to ← Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 790) to provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
- related to ← FAIR Act
- related to ← FAIR Act
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-5 to ensure that all Secret Service employees are included.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 116-5 to include certain NASA employees.
- amends ← Amendment clarified the eligibility of any IRS employee for a pay increase of 2.6 percent.
Sources
PoliticalRepo is an index and interpretation layer, not the authoritative legal source.
- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/790
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/790
- us · 116-hr-790 · source updated 7 April 2025